FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Daily educational seminars, a display of antique tractors and a variety of exhibitors are some of the highlights of the Fort Wayne Farm Show, Jan. 17-19, according to show officials.

The show, now in its 17th year, is at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Avenue in Fort Wayne, Ind. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday; 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday; and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday. Admission is free; there is a charge for parking.

Show officials said that visitors can register for the grand prize drawing at the show. A 2006 Honda Recon ATV, courtesy of Ehlerding Motorsports, will be given away on Thursday.

An outstanding farm family will be honored for their work and accomplishments with the farm and community at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday by the Commissioner of Agriculture’s Office.

For more information about the Fort Wayne Farm Show, visit www.tradexpos.com or call 1-800-347-5225.

FFA auction
In support of Indiana’s FFA Scholarship Foundation, a fund-raising auction is scheduled for 1 p.m., both Tuesday and Wednesday at the show. The auction features a variety of donated items.

Seminar schedule
Educational seminars on a variety of market, production and environmental issues are offered daily at the show. A talk by Purdue University President Martin Jischke on Thursday, Jan. 19 wraps up the three-day seminar schedule.

The programs are provided by the Northeastern Indiana Soil & Water Conservation Districts and Purdue Cooperative Extension Service. The seminars take place in the Appleseed Room, located near the main exhibit hall.